When Questions
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When did Johnny die?
What is March of 1845.
100
Why do people still tell stories about Johnny Appleseed?
This is an inference--anything reasonable is acceptable.
100
How old was he when he died?
71. Born 1774, died 1845. 1845 - 1774 is 71.
100
Where was he born?
Leominster, Massachusetts (page 310)
100
Does anyone really know how far Johnny walked?
no
200
When was Johnny born?
September 26, 1774 (page 310)
200
Why did he trick the men into having a tree chopping contest?
He wanted the land cleared for a large orchard. (page 313)
200
How did he die?
He was ill. (page 318)
200
Where did he die?
near Fort Wayne, Indiana (page 318)
200
Who died when Johnny was just a young boy?
His mother and baby brother (page 310)
300
When did the British and Indians go to war against the Americans?
1812 (page 315)
300
Why did Johnny like nature?
page 311 It was tranquil.
300
How did he survive in the wilderness?
He lived like his Indian friends, ate butternuts, and found shelter in hollow logs or lean-tos. (page 312)
300
Where did Johnny call home?
the wilderness (page 315)
300
Did Johnny like animals?
yes (page 311)
400
When did Johnny set out for the woods?
as soon as he was old enough to leave home (page 311)
400
Why was he called Johnny Appleseed?
because he planted apple trees all over the place for settlers
400
Why were Johnny's early years hard?
His father was at war, and his mother and brother died.
400
Where did he plant his first orchard?
in the Allegheny Mountains
400
What did the Chapman family make with their apples?
sauces, cider, vinegar, and apple butter (page 311
500
When did people urge Johnny to build a house and settle down?
after the war (page 315)
500
Why did Johnny move away from Ohio?
He moved to Indiana because Ohio became too crowded.
500
Why do you think the winters slowed Johnny down?
It is cold and snowy so it is more difficult to travel and find shelter and food.
500
Where are a few of the places people claim to have seen Johnny Appleseed?
Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Rocky Mountains, California (page 318)
500
What was Johnny Appleseed's real name?
John Chapman (Page 310)
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